Israel–Iran Conflict

Trump Says He Has Ideas on Iran, but No Commitment to US Military Action Yet

The president said his patience with the Iranian regime has already run out and the opportunity for a fair deal has passed.
Trump Says He Has Ideas on Iran, but No Commitment to US Military Action Yet
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit on June 18, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he is still considering options to address escalating tensions with Iran but has not yet reached a final decision.

Speaking to reporters before meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room, Trump addressed questions about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes for six consecutive days.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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